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In the context of transferring unquoted securities within an unlisted entity, there exists a regulatory requirement necessitating the involvement of a merchant banker to ascertain the fair valuation.

This valuation process is guided by the provisions set forth in Section 50CA and 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The detailed methodology and procedural framework for this valuation exercise are specified within Rule 11UAA.

Provisions for Unlisted Companies

Compliance with Income Tax Act 1961
  • small-tic Governed by Section 56(2)(x) and 50CA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, read with applicable rules.
  • small-tic Valuation Certificate requirement: An unlisted company must obtain a valuation certificate from a Category 1 Merchant Banker registered with SEBI.

Provisions for Listed Companies

Compliance with Income Tax Act 1961
  • small-tic Governed by Rule 11UA of the Income Rules 1962.
  • small-tic Valuation Certificate requirement; There is no valuation requirement, when securities are being Transferred d by a Listed company, under Income Tax.

Key Points to Consider

01

Which is the governing law for Unlisted

Income Tax Act 1961

02

Which is the governing law for listed

Not Applicable

03

Who does the Valuation

Merchant Banker

04

When valuation is required

At the time of Transfer of securities

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